OLUGBENGA T. OLADINRIN
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in Quantity Surveying & Cost Management and Construction Project Management, demonstrating proficiency in Cost Planning & Estimating, Procurement & Tendering, and Commercial Management. Adept at Contract Administration and Construction Economics, with a strong focus on Risk & Value Management and NEC & JCT Contract Awareness. Skilled in Stakeholder & Client Management, driving Construction Innovation & Digitalisation while prioritising Sustainability & ESG. Proven leadership in Team Management and Strategic Planning & Delivery, complemented by Bid Support & Proposal Development capabilities. Committed to advancing the field through Research, Analysis & Technical Reporting, Measurement & BOQ Preparation, and Construction Documentation. Utilises Data Analysis & Reporting alongside Digital Construction Awareness to enhance project outcomes. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Research & Technical Writing, aiming to leverage skills for impactful contributions to future projects.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Associate Professor in Construction Project Management
University of Plymouth, UK
2022.09 - 2026.05
- Lead operational and strategic delivery across Built Environment programs covering Quantity Surveying, Construction Project Management, Building Surveying, and Architectural Engineering.
- Manage multidisciplinary stakeholder engagement involving students, professional bodies, external partners, and industry collaborators.
- Deliver specialist expertise in quantity surveying practice, construction economics, procurement, contract administration, and project management.
- Lead and manage externally funded built environment projects and international collaborative initiatives.
- Contributed to successful professional accreditation activities involving RICS, CIOB, and CABE.
- Recipient of the University of Plymouth VC Award for International Engagement (2024).
- Program Leader – Built Environment | August 2025 – Present
Senior Lecturer in Quantity Surveying
University of Wolverhampton, UK
2019.08 - 2022.09
- Led MSc Digital Quantity Surveying programme development and delivery.
- Delivered teaching and consultancy-informed expertise in measurement, estimating, construction technology, procurement, and commercial management.
- Collaborated with industry stakeholders and professional bodies to enhance programme relevance and employability outcomes.
- Programme Leader – MSc Digital Quantity Surveying | October 2020 – September 2022
Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
2013.10 - 2019.07
- Managed and supported construction and real estate research projects involving workplace strategy, sustainability, ethics, and innovation.
- Conducted data analysis, stakeholder engagement, technical reporting, and project coordination activities.
- Worked collaboratively within multidisciplinary and international project teams.
Estimator
Gumel Local Government, Nigeria
2009.03 - 2010.02
- Prepared project estimates and cost evaluations for construction works.
- Assisted in budgeting, pricing analysis, and project cost monitoring.
- Supported procurement and reporting activities.
Quantity Surveyor
Crown Realities Plc, Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos
2008.10 - 2009.10
- Preparation of bills of quantities, cost estimates, valuations, and tender documentation.
- Project cost control, measurement, procurement, and commercial reporting activities.
- Contract documentation and project financial administration.
- Participated in project coordination and contractor communication activities.
Education
PhD - Construction Project Management
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong KongM.Tech - Quantity Surveying
Federal University of Technology Akure
Akure, NigeriaB.Tech - Quantity Surveying (First Class Honours)
Federal University of Technology Akure
Akure, NigeriaPGCert Higher Education -
University of Wolverhampton
UKSkills
- Quantity Surveying & Cost Management
- Construction Project Management
- Cost Planning & Estimating
- Procurement & Tendering
- Contract Administration
- Risk & Value Management
- NEC & JCT Contract Awareness
- Construction Innovation & Digitalisation
- Sustainability & ESG
- Measurement & BOQ Preparation
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Principal Investigator – DEEP-IDEA Project | 2025 – 2026, Digital Equity Enabling Platform for Inclusivity, Diversity, Equality and Accessibility in the South African Construction Industry., Led international project coordination and stakeholder engagement activities., Managed project planning, reporting, collaboration, and delivery activities., Coordinated multidisciplinary academic and industry partnerships across the UK and South Africa., Principal Investigator – IDEA-SA Project | 2023 – 2025, Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Accessibility: Advancing Gender Balance in the South African Construction Industry., Led project delivery, funding management, dissemination, and stakeholder coordination., Delivered outputs supporting sustainability and workforce inclusion within the construction sector.
Affiliations
- Member, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS & TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
- Author and co-author of 60+ peer-reviewed publications in construction management, quantity surveying, sustainability, digital construction, construction ethics, and innovation.
- Book: Ethical Practices for Sustainable Construction Digitalisation (Springer)
EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT
- External Examiner and Moderator – UK Universities and Ireland
- Academic Editor – Advances in Civil Engineering
- Reviewer for leading international construction management journals
- Visiting Associate Professor – International Built Environment Institutions
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Full UK work eligibility
- Available for consultancy, commercial management, and project management roles
- Open to hybrid and remote consultancy opportunities across the UK
Timeline
Associate Professor in Construction Project Management
University of Plymouth, UK
2022.09 - 2026.05
Senior Lecturer in Quantity Surveying
University of Wolverhampton, UK
2019.08 - 2022.09
Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
2013.10 - 2019.07
Estimator
Gumel Local Government, Nigeria
2009.03 - 2010.02
Quantity Surveyor
Crown Realities Plc, Lagos, Nigeria
2008.10 - 2009.10
M.Tech - Quantity Surveying
Federal University of Technology Akure
B.Tech - Quantity Surveying (First Class Honours)
Federal University of Technology Akure
PhD - Construction Project Management
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
PGCert Higher Education -
University of Wolverhampton